Melbourne Storm is proud to announce that Head Coach Craig Bellamy has extended his tenure with the Club, committing to a new contract until the end of the 2028 season.
Already contracted for 2026, Bellamy’s new deal will see him coach into his 26th consecutive season in charge, an extraordinary run that has so far included 604 games, 22 Finals Series appearances, 11 Grand Final appearances, five Grand Final wins and six Minor Premierships.
The iconic coach shared the news with players and staff on Friday evening as the Club continues its preparation ahead of the 2026 NRL season.
“Coaching Melbourne Storm has always been a huge honour. I love this Club and everything it represents, the people, our history and our fans,” Bellamy said.
“I’ve always said I’ll only keep coaching if the Club believes I can still contribute. Having that certainty for the next three years is reassuring and I’m looking forward to seeing how far we can continue to grow as a squad.
“I’m also excited to keep working with our coaching and performance staff, who make Storm such a great place to be. We’ve got an outstanding coaching group, who are very capable, and I’m looking forward to helping with their ongoing development.”
Melbourne Storm Chairman Matt Tripp added: “Craig remains one of the greatest coaches in rugby league history, and we’re delighted to have him secured until the end of 2028, which remarkably will be his 26th consecutive season as Storm Head Coach.
“Craig continues to coach at the highest level, leading an exceptional group of coaches and performance staff who give him every opportunity to focus on developing our players and driving success.
“Craig’s passion and determination are as strong as ever. He still has the energy and drive to take our team forward and help Melbourne Storm chase another Premiership.”
Bellamy is one of only four coaches in NRL history to surpass 600 games, and he holds the record for the most consecutive games coached with a single club.
The 66-year-old boasts the best win-loss record of any current NRL coach and has been named Dally M Coach of the Year a record seven times.
